Do you have relationship problems? Your Smartphone could be a cause, according to a new study.
We all know that the constant engagement with text messages or more generally a constant contact with the mobile it can be a great source of frustration and resentment if it occurs in long-term, serious relationships. Researchers from Brigham Young University have recently discovered that too much texting brings about the dissatisfaction of a relationship between men and women. The researchers studied the habits of 276 adults ages between 18 and 25. 38% of them were in a serious relationship, 46% were in a relationship and 16% were married. People who took part in the research had to fill out an extensive relationship assessment questionnaire, which included questions about the role of technology in their lives and relationships.
The researchers found that using SMS as a way of apologizing, or settling disputes, or λήψη decision-making was associated with lower relationship quality for women. For men, lower relationship quality was associated with frequent texting.
Of course, text messages have become the focal point of the relationship of many couples, with 82% reporting sending many messages each other daily. Of course this is not bad at times: It is a way of expression that has been found to really strengthen relationships.
"Technology seems to be more important to the relationship than it used to be," said BYU researcher Lori Schade.
But the results of the research do not seem to be so encouraging if couples use text messages for conversations of "relationship maintenance", ie to solve problems or other serious issues.
If a couple has large conversations through text messaging, they might possibly suspend the level of emotional association in a relationship, since face-to-face conversations are interrupted and become digital.
"The response to frustration occurs more quickly in face-to-face communication," the researcher says Jonathan Sandberg.
But this culture is more damaging to our lives and our relationships. The majority of young people feel that continuous connectivity has a negative price in their lives and relationships: According to a recent Intel survey, over 60% of young people use where technology, they admit that their behavior may be inhuman .
However, the same survey showed that 70% of young people report that technology improves their relationships. The key, it seems, is to find the right balance.
The article was published in Huffington Post
